The phrase "public demand" refers to the collective desire or need for a particular product, service, or policy that is expressed by the general population. Full definition
If the trust accounting piece of this can be addressed within the profession, it would open the door to the industry meeting public demand for better access to legal services. (lawyerist.com)
The level of public demand from parents for a school in which their own children might not get a place remains uncertain. (bbc.co.uk)
Once in practice, that idea either takes off or doesn't, giving a startup the information it needs to tweak and refine it to meet public demand. (entrepreneur.com)